What: Braille Institute joins dozens of community partners to host its first-ever multi-track Low Vision & Aging in Place Conference. People affected by vision loss and their adult children (aka Sandwich Generation) are encouraged to attend this free conference to learn about resources to help people with vision loss (i.e. cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, or other eye related conditions) age in place. Participation in includes free breakfast and lunch. This event is made possible thanks to support from the Meta & George Rosenberg Foundation.

Why: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of blindness and vision impairment increases rapidly with age among all racial and ethnic groups, particularly among people older than 75 years. Approximately 1 in 3 people has some form of vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65. Vision loss can adversely impact overall health and well-being of older adults, leading to isolation and loss of independence. It is estimated there are more than 147,000 people who are visually impaired in LA County, so the need for services is great.